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The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

S.I. 2024/150 · Made 14 February 2024

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BROADCASTING

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Made 14th February 2024

Laid before Parliament 19th February 2024

Coming into force 1st April 2024

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 365(1) and (4)(b) and 402(3)(a) of the Communications Act 2003 (“the CA 2003”)f1, including as extended by—

  1. (a)

    the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2003f2;

  2. (b)

    the Communications (Jersey) Order 2003f3;

  3. (c)

    the Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2003f4;

  4. (d)

    the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2004f5;

  5. (e)

    the Broadcasting and Communications (Jersey) Order 2004f6.

The Treasury has consented to the making of these Regulations in accordance with section 365(6) of the CA 2003.

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1

2003 c. 21.

f2

S.I. 2003/3195, amended by S.I. 2006/3325; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. Article 6 of the Order extends section 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) to Guernsey.

f3

S.I. 2003/3197, amended by S.I. 2006/3324; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. Article 6 of the Order extends section 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) to Jersey.

f4

S.I. 2003/3198, amended by S.I. 2007/278; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. Article 6 of the Order extends sections 365(1) and (4) and 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) to the Isle of Man.

f5

S.I. 2004/307. Article 4 of the Order extends, with the modifications set out in paragraph 3 of the Schedule to the Order, section 365 of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) to Guernsey.

f6

S.I. 2004/308, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations. Article 4 of the Order extends, with the modifications set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to that Order, section 365 of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) to Jersey.

Contents

  1. 1Citation, commencement, effect and extent
  2. 2Amendment of the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004
  3. 3Amendment of Schedule 1
  4. 4Amendment of Schedule 2
  5. 5Amendment of Schedule 5
  6. Signature
  7. Schedule 1Schedule 1
  8. Schedule 2Schedule 2
  9. Explanatory note

1Citation, commencement, effect and extent

(1)

These Regulations may be cited as the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

(2)

These Regulations come into force on 1st April 2024.

(3)

These Regulations have effect in respect of TV licences issued on or after 1st April 2024.

(4)

These Regulations extend to—

(a)

England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,

(b)

the Channel Islands, except regulation 4(48) and (49) and Schedule 2, and

(c)

the Isle of Man.

2Amendment of the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004

The Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004f1 are amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 5.

3Amendment of Schedule 1

(1)

The Table in Schedule 1 (issue fees for TV licences) is amended as follows.

(2)

In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (black and white only) General Form for “£53.50” substitute “£57.00”.

(3)

In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (including colour) General Form for “£159.00” substitute “£169.50”.

(4)

In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (black and white only) Multiple Form for “£53.50” substitute “£57.00”.

(5)

In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (including colour) Multiple Form for “£159.00” substitute “£169.50”.

4Amendment of Schedule 2

(1)

In Schedule 2 (fees for TV licences payable by instalments)—

(a)

Part 1 (premium instalment television licence (including colour)) is amended in accordance with paragraph (2);

(b)

Part 2 (budget instalment television licence (including colour)) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (9);

(c)

Part 3 (easy entry television licence (including colour)) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (10) to (47);

(d)

Part 4 (simple payment plan (not black and white only)) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (48) and (49).

(2)

In paragraph 2(1)—

(a)

for “£41.00” the first time it occurs substitute “£43.64”;

(b)

for “£41.00” the second time it occurs substitute “£43.62”.

(3)

In paragraph 5(1) for “2021” substitute “2024”.

(4)

In paragraph 5 for Table 1 substitute Table 1 in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(5)

In paragraph 6(1) for “2021” substitute “2024”.

(6)

In paragraph 6 for Table 2 substitute Table 2 in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(7)

In paragraph 7(6)(b) for “2021” substitute “2024”.

(8)

In paragraph 7(6), in the words after sub-paragraph (b)—

(a)

for “£92.15” substitute “£94.50”;

(b)

for “£13.37” substitute “£15.00”.

(9)

In paragraph 7 for Table 3 substitute Table 3 in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(10)

In paragraph 9(a) for “£6.50” substitute “£7.00”.

(11)

In paragraph 9(c) for the words “first 5 of” to the end, substitute “remaining 25 instalments is to be £6.50.”.

(12)

In paragraph 11(1) for “£81.00” substitute “£85.00”.

(13)

In paragraph 11(2) for “£67.50” substitute “£72.00”.

(14)

In paragraph 11(3) for “£56.00” substitute “£59.50”.

(15)

In paragraph 11(4) for “£45.00” substitute “£47.50”.

(16)

In paragraph 11(5) for “£30.00” substitute “£33.00”.

(17)

In paragraph 11(6) for “£11.50” substitute “£12.50”.

(18)

In paragraph 12(1) for “£81.00” substitute “£85.00”.

(19)

In paragraph 12(2)(b) for “£7.80” substitute “£8.45”.

(20)

In paragraph 12(3)(b) for the words “8 instalments is” to the end, substitute “first 7 of the instalments is to be £10.57 and the final instalment is to be £10.51.”.

(21)

In paragraph 12(4)(b) for the words “6 instalments is” to the end, substitute “first 5 of the instalments is to be £14.09 and the final instalment is to be £14.05.”.

(22)

In paragraph 12(5)(b) for the words “4 instalments is” to the end, substitute “first 3 of the instalments is to be £21.13 and the final instalment is to be £21.11.”.

(23)

In paragraph 13(1) for “£67.50” substitute “£72.00”.

(24)

In paragraph 13(2)(a) for “£9.15” substitute “£9.75”.

(25)

In paragraph 13(2)(b)—

(a)

for “£11.44” substitute “£12.19”;

(b)

for “£11.42” substitute “£12.17”.

(26)

In paragraph 13(2)(c) for “£15.25” substitute “£16.25”.

(27)

In paragraph 13(2)(d)—

(a)

for “£22.88” substitute “£24.38”;

(b)

for “£22.86” substitute “£24.36”.

(28)

In paragraph 14(1) for “£56.00” substitute “£59.50”.

(29)

In paragraph 14(2)(a) for “£10.30” substitute “£11.00”.

(30)

In paragraph 14(2)(b) for the words “first 7 of” to the end, substitute “8 instalments to be £13.75.”.

(31)

In paragraph 14(2)(c)—

(a)

for “£17.17” substitute “£18.34”;

(b)

for “£17.15” substitute “£18.30”.

(32)

In paragraph 14(2)(d) for “£25.75” substitute “£27.50”.

(33)

In paragraph 15(1) for “£45.00” substitute “£47.50”.

(34)

In paragraph 15(2)(a) for “£11.40” substitute “£12.20”.

(35)

In paragraph 15(2)(b) for “£14.25” substitute “£15.25”.

(36)

In paragraph 15(2)(c) for the words “6 instalments to” to the end, substitute “first 5 of the instalments to be £20.34 and the final instalment to be £20.30.”.

(37)

In paragraph 15(2)(d) for “£28.50” substitute “£30.50”.

(38)

In paragraph 16(1) for “£30.00” substitute “£33.00”.

(39)

In paragraph 16(2)(a) for “£12.90” substitute “£13.65”.

(40)

In paragraph 16(2)(b)—

(a)

for “£16.13” substitute “£17.07”;

(b)

for “£16.09” substitute “£17.01”.

(41)

In paragraph 16(2)(c) for “£21.50” substitute “£22.75”.

(42)

In paragraph 16(2)(d) for the words “4 instalments to” to the end, substitute “first 3 instalments to be £34.13 and the final instalment to be £34.11.".

(43)

In paragraph 17(1) for “£11.50” substitute “£12.50”.

(44)

In paragraph 17(2)(a) for “£14.75” substitute “£15.70”.

(45)

In paragraph 17(2)(b)—

(a)

for “£18.44” substitute “£19.63”;

(b)

for “£18.42” substitute “£19.59”.

(46)

In paragraph 17(2)(c)—

(a)

for “£24.59” substitute “£26.17”;

(b)

for “£24.55” substitute “£26.15”.

(47)

In paragraph 17(2)(d) for the words “first 3 instalments” to the end, substitute “4 instalments to be £39.25.”.

(48)

In paragraph 21 for Table 1 substitute Table 1 in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

(49)

In paragraph 21 for Table 2 substitute Table 2 in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

5Amendment of Schedule 5

(1)

Schedule 5 (TV licence fees for hotels and hospitality areas and mobile units) is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 1, in the definition of “relevant amount”—

(a)

in paragraph (a) for “£53.50” substitute “£57.00”;

(b)

in paragraph (b) for “£159.00” substitute “£169.50”.

(3)

In paragraph 3(1)(a) for “£53.50” substitute “£57.00”.

(4)

In paragraph 3(1)(b) for “£159.00” substitute “£169.50”.

Signature

Lucy Frazer

Secretary of State

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

14th February 2024

We consent:

Amanda Solloway

Scott Mann

Two of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury

13th February 2024

Schedule 1

Table 1

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7
Date by which the instalment is to be paidAmount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)£94.50£88.50£81.25£72.45£61.40£47.20
The last day of the period of 1 month beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£15.00£16.20£17.65£19.41£21.62£24.46
The last day of the period of 2 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£15.00£16.20£17.65£19.41£21.62£24.46
The last day of the period of 3 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£15.00£16.20£17.65£19.41£21.62£24.46
The last day of the period of 4 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£15.00£16.20£17.65£19.41£21.62£24.46
The last day of the period of 5 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£15.00£16.20£17.65£19.41£21.62£24.46

Table 2

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7
Date by which the instalment is to be paidAmount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)£98.90£92.50£84.75£75.35£63.60£48.45
The last day of the period of 1 month beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£14.12£15.40£16.95£18.83£21.18£24.21
The last day of the period of 2 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£14.12£15.40£16.95£18.83£21.18£24.21
The last day of the period of 3 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£14.12£15.40£16.95£18.83£21.18£24.21
The last day of the period of 4 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£14.12£15.40£16.95£18.83£21.18£24.21
The last day of the period of 5 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date£14.12£15.40£16.95£18.83£21.18£24.21

Table 3

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Date by which the instalment is to be paidAmount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)£28.25£33.90£42.39£56.50
The first day of the calendar month immediately following the calendar month in which the licence is issued£28.25£33.90£42.37£56.50
The first day of the second calendar month following the calendar month in which the licence is issued£28.25£33.90£42.37£56.50
The first day of the third calendar month following the calendar month in which the licence is issued£28.25£33.90£42.37
The first day of the fourth calendar month following the calendar month in which the licence is issued£28.25£33.90
The first day of the fifth calendar month following the calendar month in which the licence is issued£28.25

Schedule 2

Table 1

Issue FeeNumber of further instalmentsAmount of each further instalment
£6.7525£6.51
£6.7824£6.78
£7.1223£7.06
£7.5822£7.36
£7.8021£7.70
£8.1020£8.07
£8.5719£8.47
£8.9418£8.92
£9.5317£9.41
£9.9816£9.97
£10.6515£10.59
£11.3014£11.30
£12.2013£12.10
£13.1412£13.03

Table 2

Issue FeeNumber of further instalmentsAmount of each further instalment
£14.1811£14.12
£15.5010£15.40
£16.959£16.95
£18.868£18.83
£21.247£21.18
£24.246£24.21
£28.255£28.25

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/692) by providing for increases in—

(a)

the amount payable for most categories of TV licence;

(b)

the amount of each instalment for certain categories of TV licence which are payable in instalments.

In summary—

(a)

the amount usually payable for a colour TV licence is increased from £159.00 to £169.50 and that for a black and white TV licence is increased from £53.50 to £57.00 (see regulations 3 and 5);

(b)

the instalments for a premium instalment TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £164.00 to £174.50 (see regulation 4(1) and (2));

(c)

the instalments for a budget instalment TV licence and for an easy entry TV licence are increased so that in each case the total amount payable is increased from £159.00 to £169.50 (see regulations 4(1) and (3) to (47));

(d)

the instalments for a simple payment TV licence are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £159.00 to £169.50 (see regulation 4(1), (48) and (49)).

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no significant impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.